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The definition of a bromide is a compound containing bromine.

(noun)

An example of a bromide is potassium bromide which is a sedative.

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See bromide in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a compound in which bromine is combined with a certain element, radical, etc., as silver bromide or methyl bromide
potassium bromide, KBr, used in medicine as a sedative
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Origin: from association with dullness of mind
a trite saying; platitude

Origin: brom(o)- + -ide

See bromide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A binary compound of bromine with another element, such as silver.
b. Potassium bromide.
a. A commonplace remark or notion; a platitude. See Synonyms at cliché.
b. A tiresome person; a bore.

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